For songwriter Amy Allen, 'quality time' is the key to writing a hit
Briefly

Amy Allen, an accomplished songwriter and the first woman to win the Grammy Award for Songwriter of the Year, shares insights about her career and the music industry. Known for her contributions to hits by artists like Selena Gomez and Harry Styles, she discusses the challenges of songwriting, particularly the striking difference between writing for others and for oneself. Allen highlights the difficulty in achieving commercial success, revealing that even having just a few songs recognized by the public in a year is considered a significant achievement for songwriters.
Amy Allen, the first woman to win the Grammy for Songwriter of the Year, emphasizes the rarity of hits and contrasts writing for others with personal releases.
In discussing her self-titled album, Allen reflects on the challenges songwriters face, emphasizing that even having two or three successful songs in a year is significant.
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